"Ten years of cooking practice, ten years of cooking comprehension, a lonely life, one defeat and death." Nian Bing repeated Zha Ji's words, "Master, I understand. Don't worry, I will definitely take back the title of Ghost Chef for you."
Zha Ji gently shook his head, saying: "No need. The Ghost Chef is me, not you. You learned my skills, but you can't be satisfied with the status quo. Only by constantly improving can you reach the peak of cooking. Chef is a very common profession on the continent. You need to work hard to cultivate magic, and this profession is your best cover. I don't hate that woman, and you don't need to look for her. The past is the past. If it wasn't for her, perhaps I wouldn't be able to comprehend the mystery of combining magic and cooking, and I wouldn't have such a good disciple like you. " As he spoke, his wrinkled hand took out a long cloth bag from the side, and handed it to Nian Bing, "This is my old partner, I'll leave it to you. Take it out and let me see. "
Nian Bing opened the cloth bag, and when the wrapped cloth disappeared little by little, a knife appeared in front of her. Kitchen knives generally don't have a scabbard, but this one does, just like her Morning Dew. The blade is about the same length as the Morning Dew, but the blade is much wider, at four inches, and the back is extremely thick, at half an inch. When she held it in her hand, the weight is as great as three Morning Dew knives. The scabbard is vermillion red, with an ancient pattern on it. Nian Bing held the hilt that fits her hand, and slowly pulled out the knife.
A faint scorching aura came from the dark red blade, and Nian Bing's hand trembled. The Stone of Fire in her arms let out a low roar, and the magic of ice and fire in her body rotated faster because of the Stone of Fire's agitation. When the whole knife was pulled out of the scabbard, the originally uncoordinated wide blade and thick back actually showed an unusual beauty. The whole knife was flowing with a dark red luster, and the edges of the blade were sharp, like a shark's fin, with beautiful streamlined lines running through the entire blade. Holding it in her hand, the feeling of raging fire made Ling Nian Bing's blood boil.
"This is a treasured saber that I got after I became famous. It's my old partner, like a brother, and has always been by my side. Do you still remember Hua Tian? Apart from your Morning Dew, this is also his proudest work. This sword wasn't made of metal. To be more precise, it was carved out of metal. Its basic material is the horn of a fire dragon. "
"Fire Dragon Horn? Master, is there really a fire dragon? "Nian Bing asked curiously as she looked at the beautiful streamlined pattern on the Zhengyang Saber.
"I can't answer your question. I can only say that it exists in legends. Even if there were, there were very few of them. Back then, I found the Fire Dragon Horn in a valley. Due to the heat from the horn, I knew that it must be a treasure. Thus, I found Hua Tian and let him take a look. At that time, he told me that he wanted this horn and that I could ask for as much as I wanted. Your master is so shrewd! I said to him, I can give you the horn, but you have to make the saber that you are most proud of in your life, to be my kitchen knife. Hua Tian agreed, and that was how the Righteous Yang Saber appeared. He was indeed a good friend, directly using the Fire Dragon Horn to carve this treasured saber. Because it was carved, there weren't any cracks on the saber. Furthermore, it has the aura of a fire dragon, and is of the fire attribute. At that time, if I hadn't been too careless and didn't use the Zhengyang Saber during the competition with that girl, even if she had magic in her kitchen, she wouldn't have been able to beat me. The title of Ghost Chef is not just a rumor. "Speaking to this point, Zha Ji coughed a few times, but the pride in his eyes did not diminish.
"Master, you should rest for a while. Don't talk anymore." Nian Bing patted Zha Ji's back with concern.
Zha Ji smiled: "I'm fine. I'm just too happy. My disciple is about to graduate. In the end, I didn't bring my skills to the grave. Nian Bing, what are your plans after leaving this place? "
Nian Bing stared blankly, saying: "Master, I've never thought about this question."
Zha Ji said: "Then you should listen to my advice. After leaving here, you should go to Ice Snow City. I don't know if that old fellow Hua Tian is dead yet. Go pay him a visit on my behalf. As the continent's number one blacksmith, he has a lot of treasures. It's definitely not just the ones you saw that day. Who knows, you might even be able to get some benefits. "
Nian Bing's eyes suddenly reddened. She held Zha Ji's hand tightly, "Master, I don't want to go. I really don't want to go."
Zha Ji's eyes flashed with a strange light, "Silly child, didn't I say that you can't always be under my protection! What needs to go will eventually go. Ice Snow City's Da Cheng Xuan and Qing Feng Zhai are famous restaurants in the Ice Moon Empire. That will be your first stop. You can choose any one of them. Find a way to enter the kitchen and observe the skills of the chefs there. Perhaps it will be beneficial for you. However, you must remember that once you reveal your cooking skills, you must leave. Otherwise, with your current ability, you will be easily noticed by others. If you are discovered by the country's officials, there will be a lot of trouble. "
Nian Bing nodded with tears in her eyes, "Master, I will remember. I will definitely learn from you and travel to every corner of the continent to learn how to cook all kinds of dishes. I will definitely not let you down."
Zha Ji wiped away Nian Bing's tears and kindly said: "Silly child, what are you crying for? Just remember this is enough. On the left side of the kitchen stove, the wall is hollow. There are some of my savings inside. You can take a portion of it with you. It should be enough for your travel expenses. Although money is not a good thing, without it, everything will be difficult. There's no harm in taking more. As for everything else, you will have to rely on yourself to figure it out. Oh, by the way, I feel that it is not enough for you to just cultivate your magic power. If there is a chance, you should find a high-level magic master to guide you. You must learn to be flexible when you encounter difficulties. As long as they have something to teach you, there is no harm in taking them as your master. Live and learn, this is what every senior chef must do. "
Nian Bing nodded. Looking at Zha Ji's face that was faintly red, the uneasiness in her heart grew stronger.
Zha Ji smiled. His smile was very calm, "Child, your perception is much stronger than your master's. Although it is only eight years, you have learned much more than I did in ten years. Eight years of cooking, eight years of cooking comprehension, but I don't want you to be alone for the rest of your life. If there is a suitable girl in the future, don't let her go. Go after her. Happiness is something that you have to fight for. "
Nian Bing knew nothing about the matters between men and women, "Master, let's talk about this later."
Zha Ji said seriously, "No, you must promise me this. This is something that you have to do. I don't want the tragedy that happened to me to happen to you. Having a stable family will only be good for you. When you continue to study cooking in the future, it will also make your heart more stable. Oh, by the way, didn't you say that you want to make fish soup for me? Go now. Master is really a little hungry. These few years, I have been eating your cooking. Even my own cooking is a little tasteless. "
Nian Bing nodded vigorously, and said, "Master, don't worry. I will definitely make the most delicious fish soup for you to taste."
Zha Ji smiled slightly, waved at her, and said, "Go, go. Master is waiting for you."
Nian Bing agreed. She gathered her emotions, stood up, and ran out quickly. Looking at Nian Bing's back, Zha Ji's eyes shone with gratification. "Child, I didn't misjudge you. Although you are a little scheming, you are still a person who is loyal to your heart. With such a disciple, what else do I have to miss?" His hand trembled as he picked up the Zhengyang Saber. He sighed softly, and quickly wrote on the ground. Although the handwriting was crooked, it was still recognizable.
Nian Bing ran quickly to the river. In order to let his master eat the fish soup he made quickly, he directly went into the water to catch fish. After living in the river for so many years, he had already become a good swimmer. After a while, he caught two fat black carps and returned to the shore. Looking at the lively fish in his hands, he ignored the water stains on his body and said to himself, "Today's fish is so fresh. Master, I will definitely make a good fish soup that you will be satisfied with."
As he said, Nian Bing ran back to the peach blossom forest excitedly. After a few strides, he had already arrived in front of the wooden house. "Master, master, look, I caught two big fish. I am afraid that you will be full just by eating fish today. Master …"
When Nian Bing returned to Zha Ji's room, he was suddenly stunned. His whole body was stiff and motionless as if it was frozen. Zha Ji was still lying there, lying in that comfortable recliner. However, his eyes were already closed. His serene appearance made him look like he was sleeping. However, Nian Bing clearly knew that this was not Zha Ji's sleeping posture. Moreover, his master's snoring had not stopped for a single day. But now, he …
"Mas … Fu …" The fish fell to the ground, jumping and struggling, trying to find a way to survive. However, how could a fish continue to survive without water?
Nian Bing flew to the front of the recliner and tightly grasped Zha Ji's hand. His own hand was trembling, and so was his heart.
Zha Ji's hand was already a little cold, and his chest was not moving up and down. Nian Bing's trembling fingers were placed under Zha Ji's nose. He was looking forward to it, hoping. However, everything was so cruel, and all his hopes turned into bubbles. Zha Ji had already passed away. He had passed away with a satisfied smile.
Tears poured down uncontrollably. Nian Bing was in extreme pain. He could not cry out loud. His body kept shaking, and scenes of the past kept flashing in his mind. Zha Ji had saved him, brought him to the peach blossom forest, and taught him everything he knew. All these years, Zha Ji had been like a father to him, taking care of him in every possible way. Eight years, why was it only a short eight years? Master! Nian Bing was still waiting for you to see me reach the peak of culinary skills. How could you just pass away like this? Don't you want to see Nian Bing become the best chef? Master, why did you have to die? Why?
Nian Bing's heart was bleeding. In his life, other than that time in the Ice God Tower, this was the saddest moment for him. He lowered his head, and his tears fell on the ground. He saw the Zheng Yang Saber. A faint stream of heat flowed along the blade. That was his master's favorite. On the ground, a few lines of crooked words appeared. "Nian Bing, I'm afraid I won't be able to wait for the fish soup you made. In fact, my heart died when the tendons in my hands were broken. As a chef, not being able to make a dish that you clearly know is more painful than death. The reason why I'm struggling to live is because I don't want my skills to go with me. Nian Bing, I'm selfish. I'm sorry, but I'm leaving behind my skills. I believe that you will continue to pass down what you've learned, carry forward your culinary skills, and become the greatest chef. Master didn't want to leave so soon either, but my body couldn't take it any longer. Every time, I told myself that I had to persevere until the moment when I could surpass me. God has been kind to me. He has allowed me to persevere until this day. Nianbing, do you know? When I saw that your culinary skills were far better than mine, I was so excited. I was even more excited than if I could cook with my own hands again. Don't be sad. It's meaningless. Put all your emotions into the cultivation of culinary skills and magic. Finally, I want to remind you that revenge is necessary, but you must act according to your ability. Be careful, be careful. I'm going now. When you come back and see me, take what you should take. Don't touch my body. I like this recliner. Burn this place down. To be able to be reduced to ashes by your fire magic, Master's death can be considered worthy. " When he wrote the last few words, they were already very blurry. If Nian Bing wasn't very familiar with Cha Ji's handwriting, she might not have been able to recognize it. Especially the last word, Cha Ji only wrote half of it.
"Master, are you really going to leave like this?" Nian Bing's tears had already soaked Cha Ji's chest. He carefully combed Cha Ji's hair, stood up, took a few steps back, and knelt on the ground with a plop. He kowtowed nine times to Cha Ji. "Master, I know that you don't want to see a weak Nian Bing. Don't worry, I will be strong. From the moment I left the Ice God Tower, I told myself that I must be strong. Tears can only flow from the eyes of my enemies. However, I still cried today. Master, don't worry. As long as Nian Bing is still alive, I will definitely fulfill your last wish and carry forward the path of culinary skills. This is my promise to you. "
Standing up and sheathing the Zheng Yang Saber, Nian Bing resolutely wiped away the tears on her face. She took one last deep look at Cha Ji's face and resolutely walked out of the room.
The wind was gentle and the clouds were light. The sunlight shone on the peach blossom forest, causing the uneven shadows of the trees to appear on the ground. The gentle breeze brought along the fragrance of the peach blossoms. Nian Bing took a deep breath, suppressing the sadness in her heart. Following Cha Ji's instructions, she took out some purple coins from the empty wall in the kitchen and wrapped them into a simple cloth bag.
One step, one step, she walked forward. When Nian Bing took the seventeenth step, she suddenly turned around. "Master! This disciple has left. When the day comes that I have learned something, I will definitely come back to pay respects to your departed soul. Fire! Burn, scorching flame. In my name, I order you, surging flame, follow my guidance and turn everything into ashes. Sea of Fire, Prairie Fire. " The Zheng Yang Saber was unsheathed, and a red light suddenly shone. The red light could clearly be seen condensing on Nianbing's body. The scorching aura dyed Nian Bing's body like a flaming war god. The Zheng Yang Saber pointed forward, and the surging flame suddenly expanded. In an instant, it engulfed the two wooden huts except for the kitchen.
Looking at the raging fire in front of her, Nian Bing seemed to see her master's smiling face again. Her vision was a blur, but she forced herself not to let her tears fall. She secretly swore in her heart, from today onwards, she would become stronger. Only a strong person, could live longer, and could better fulfill her master's and her master's wishes.
Sea of Fire, Prairie Fire, a fourth rank large area fire spell. Although it was also a fourth rank spell, because it covered a large area, it required a high level mage to use it. The scorching flame quickly turned the wooden hut that Nian Bing had lived in for eight years into ashes. At the same time, her master, Ghost Chef Cha Ji, also fell into the yellow soil.
Everything, disappeared. Nian Bing's eyes were filled with hot tears, and she embarked on the journey that Cha Ji had arranged for her. He did not know what awaited him in front of him, but, he was very clear, no matter what difficulties and obstacles, they would not be able to stop him from moving forward.
The peach blossom forest regained its peace, and the ruins of the wooden hut emitted green smoke in spirals. Just two hours after Nian Bing left, the original ashes suddenly moved, and the sound of wood breaking rang out. With the sound of branches, a wooden board flipped up from below. A staggering figure seemed to crawl out from the ground, covered in dust.
"Good boy, you are really ruthless! If not for my quick movements, I would have really become ashes. "The person who suddenly crawled out from the ruins, was actually the previously" dead "Cha Ji.
Brushing off the dust on his body, he appeared to be in high spirits, and did not look sick at all. Looking at the direction that Nian Bing left in, Cha Ji laughed, "Silly boy, Master has no choice but to lie to you one more time. If not to let you think that I am already dead, how can you wholeheartedly pursue the peak of culinary arts? Damn, this Turtle Breathing Technique is really harmful. Fortunately, I have practiced it for a long time, and have been in seclusion for a long time. Sigh, it burned so cleanly, looks like I have no choice but to leave. Should I go look for her? Go, since I have no more worries, I will do what I have always wanted to do. As long as I can see her one more time, even if I die, I am willing. Nian Bing, go in peace. Maybe one day, we master and disciple will meet again, haha, hahahaha. "
Nian Bing walked on the main road, and his heart was still immersed in the grief of Cha Ji's death. He was completely unaware that he had been played by Master once again. The ZhengYang Blade and Morning Dew Blade were in his arms, and the cold and hot air constantly stimulated his body. Due to the continuous circulation of the ice attribute magic in his body, although the sun was high up in the sky, he did not feel the slightest bit of heat.
Ice Snow City, Master wants me to go to Ice Snow City, then let's go there first.
Without pushing the cart or following Cha Ji's footsteps, Nian Bing walked very quickly. He suddenly wanted to leave this place, to leave this sad place. But, at the same time, he also knew that one day, he would return. At that time, the one who would return would be Nian Bing, who was filled with hatred.
"Great ice element! Please lend me your anger, and send us to the lost shore. Snowstorm. " There was no one on the main road. Nian Bing chanted a large-scale ice attribute magic, and the surrounding air suddenly became cold. Under the effect of the blue magic, through the Stone of the Ice Goddess, a huge magic effect burst forth. Wind and snow came together, turning the area covered by the magic into a sea of ice and snow. With a slight smile, Nian Bing's body moved. He moved very quickly, and the Morning Dew Blade had unknowingly jumped into his hand. A faint blue light enveloped his body, and he moved along with the snowstorm. Although he did not fly high, his speed was extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, he had already disappeared at the end of the main road.
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Ice God Tower.
"Is it the presence of the Stone of the Ice Goddess again? After so many years, it has finally appeared again. This time, I will not let you escape from my grasp. No matter who has the Stone of the Ice Goddess, they have already violated the dignity of the Ice Goddess. There can only be one result, and that is death. "
The great priest of the Ice Goddess, the Ice Goddess, quietly left the Ice God Tower and embarked on the journey to find the Stone of the Ice Goddess alone.
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After using a snowstorm, Nian Bing greatly reduced the time needed to move forward. When his feet touched the ground, his sorrowful mood had already been soothed by the ice cold magic. In the distance, the tall Ice City Wall was already in sight. Although he had come here every year to buy some things, other than the first time he came here to visit the Divine Smith Master Hua Tian, he and Zha Ji had only moved around the North Gate. After buying the necessary things, they would immediately return to the Peach Blossom Forest.
However, it was different this time. There was no way back for him. Nian Bing took a deep breath and walked towards Ice Snow City with determination.
Entering the city was as easy as before. Soon, he entered the city. The scenery on both sides was still the same. Only a few shops had changed owners. Master had told him to find Senior Hua Tian first. Since that was the case, he would go there first. He had just obtained the Righteous Yang Saber. It was of the fire attribute. Maybe he could embed the Stone of Fire God on it. If that was the case, he would have two peerless divine blades. When he cooked in the future, it would be easier to use them.
While thinking, Nian Bing walked in the direction of the Aquafire Ironware Shop based on his memory. The last time he came, he had to walk through the streets and alleys in the dark. This time, Nian Bing was in a difficult situation. He searched for an entire morning, but he still couldn't find the exact location.
Suddenly, he had an idea. He remembered that he saw a very big weapon shop the last time he came here. It seemed to be called Treasure Pavilion. As long as he could find that place, he might be able to find a fake ironware shop. Perhaps no one would recognize the fake ironware shop, but there would definitely be people who would know the name of the big weapon shop, Treasure Pavilion. Having reached this point in his train of thought, he immediately sprang into action. Just as he had expected, after asking a few people, he finally found the exact location. When he arrived at the Treasured Instrument Pavilion, his memory of the location suddenly became clear. He sped up, turning around and around until he found his destination.
The door was still so dilapidated. Compared to seven years ago, it hadn't changed at all. The sign was still there, but there seemed to be more dust on it. Nian Bing thought of Hua Tian's appearance and couldn't help but smile. He went up to the door and knocked a few times. He said loudly, "Senior Hua Tian, are you there?"
There was no sound from inside the door. Nian Bing waited for a while before calling again. Just when he thought there was no one in the room, the dilapidated door suddenly opened. A pretty face peeked out from behind the door. "You, are you looking for my master?"
Nian Bing could swear that this was the most beautiful voice he had ever heard in his life. It was a girl who seemed to be about the same age as him. Because her body was peeking out, her pink hair was hanging down. Her big blue eyes revealed three parts surprise and seven parts shyness. Looking at him, she seemed to be a little scared.
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